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Thousands marched from City Hall to Independence Hall
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‘Hands off’: Thousands rally in Philadelphia against Trump, Musk and federal cuts

Protesters marched from City Hall to Independence Hall voicing concerns about cuts to social services, immigration policies and human rights.

1 month ago

People protest a Tesla car dealership in Chester County
Politics & Policy

Chester County protesters join global demonstration against Tesla CEO Elon Musk

The growing movement targeting Musk’s company comes amid a rise in vandalism of Tesla vehicles.

1 month ago

Mahmoud Khalil at a protest
Courts & Law

Mahmoud Khalil’s lawyers appear in New Jersey court over jurisdiction of Columbia activist’s case

“No matter what happens in court, what’s most important is for all of us to keep up the pressure," said Ramzi Kassem, one of Khalil's lawyers, after the hearing.

2 months ago

Protesters marching and carrying signs. One reads RED OR BLUE EPA PROTECTS YOU and another reads EPA PROTECTS ALL AMERICANS
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‘A reckless dismantling’: EPA employees and supporters march in Philly to protest cuts

EPA staffers and retirees worry rollbacks and cuts planned by Trump administration officials could undermine work to protect human health.

2 months ago

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Swarthmore College. (Swarthmore.edu)
Education

Swarthmore disciplines students involved in protests against war in Gaza

Students say they were surprised by the “unprecedented” penalties dealt out by the college following protests in 2023 and 2024.

2 months ago

Mahmoud Khalil at a protest
Courts & Law

Federal judge transfers Columbia student activist Mahmoud Khalil’s case to New Jersey

Khalil, 30, a legal U.S. resident with no criminal record, was detained by federal immigration agents March 8 for participating in pro-Palestinian demonstrations.

2 months ago

Mahmoud Khalil at a protest
Courts & Law

Government asks that detained Columbia student’s legal fight be moved to New Jersey or Louisiana

Immigration enforcement agents arrested Mahmoud Khalil, a permanent U.S. resident who is married to an American citizen, in New York on Saturday.

2 months ago

Protesters outside of City Hall
Science

Philly scientists, protesters join nationwide push to ‘Stand up for Science’ opposing Trump’s funding cuts

More than 2,000 rallied in Philadelphia as part of a nationwide protest that included almost every state in the U.S.

2 months ago

Laura Hedlund, 48 of Eagan, protests in front of a Target store. (AP Photo/Craig Lassig)
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Money

Do consumer boycotts work?

Americus Reed II and Jordyn Holman discuss the political economic blackout protesting Target, Amazon, Walmart and other major retailers for DEI policy reversals nationwide.

Air Date: March 6, 2025 12:00 pm

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Residents gather in Glenside in the aftermath of the SPS fire to protest ongoing federal budget and workforce cuts on March 4, 2025.
Community

Glenside residents protest DOGE cuts in the aftermath of SPS fire: ‘Who’s going to be keeping an eye out for us?’

Residents said environmental oversight is crucial as they continue to grapple with the impacts of the industrial disaster in their own backyards.

2 months ago

People hold Ukrainian and American flags outside City Hall in Philadelphia
Community

Hundreds gather at Philly’s City Hall to support Ukraine after tense White House meeting

Hundreds rallied near City Hall Tuesday, holding Ukraine flags in support after Trump and Zelenskyy clashed over war negotiations.

2 months ago

Listen 1:23
people protesting with a sign reading RESEARCH IS CHEAPER THAN DISEASE
Science

Academics in N.J., Philly protest Trump administration cuts to scientific research

Rallies in Center City and at Rutgers University were part of a nationwide day of action to speak out against Trump administration cuts.

3 months ago

protesters in D.C.
Community

‘No kings on Presidents Day’ rings out from protests against Trump and Musk

Dubbed “No Kings on Presidents Day” by the 50501 Movement, the latest protests came less than two weeks after a similar nationwide event on Feb. 5.

3 months ago

protesters walking, with a sign reading VETERANS AGAINST TYRANNY, another STOP THE FASCISM, and another reads WE WILL NOT BE SILENCED!
Community

Hundreds protest Trump administration policies in Center City, joining national movement

Wednesday’s march joined thousands of demonstrators in cities across the United States in protesting against President Donald Trump and Elon Musk’s agenda.

3 months ago

Police disband the pro-Palestine encampment and make numerous arrests, Friday May 10, 2024, on the campus of the University of Pennsylvania.
Politics & Policy

Trump executive orders take aim at antisemitism on college campuses, critical race theory

One plan calls for the deportation of noncitizens who attended pro-Palestinian protests, while another says federal money won't be used on the “indoctrination” of children.

3 months ago

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